Tag Archives: craters

THEMIS: Utopia Planitia false color

Posted on January 20, 2015 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, January 20, 2015. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a false color image. These false color images may reveal subtle variations … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: A most noble and perfect little crater

Posted on January 14, 2015 by rburnham

A most noble and perfect little crater. Beautiful Mars series.

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THEMIS: Crater false color

Posted on January 14, 2015 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, January 14, 2015. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a false color image. These false color images may reveal subtle variations … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Floor of a large impact crater

Posted on January 13, 2015 by rburnham

The floor of a large impact crater. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Recent impact in Elysium Planitia

Posted on January 8, 2015 by rburnham

This image shows a new impact crater in Elysium Planitia that was first discovered by the Mars Context Camera (CTX, also onboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter) which formed between February 2012 and June 2014. It appeared as a dark streak … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: All streaks point to an impact

Posted on December 30, 2014 by rburnham

All streaks point to an impact. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Possible opaline silica in Elorza Crater

Posted on December 19, 2014 by rburnham

Elorza Crater is an approximately 40-kilometer diameter complex crater located at 304.8 degrees east, 8.76 degrees north, about 300 kilometers north of Coprates Chasma. This image centers on the southwestern portion of the central uplift, and is characterized by numerous … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Proctor Crater false color

Posted on December 15, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, December 15, 2014. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a false color image. These false color images may reveal subtle variations … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Tyrrhena Terra false color

Posted on December 12, 2014 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, December 12, 2014. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a false color image. These false color images may reveal subtle variations … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Layered features in Protonilus craters

Posted on December 1, 2014 by rburnham

Layered features in craters in Protonilus Mensa. Beautiful Mars series.

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